The 2023 Greensleeves Music Recitals

We are excited to host our annual recitals again this May at West Chester University. The recital dates are Friday May 19th (evening) and Saturday May 20th (morning).  

Every Greensleeves student is invited to participate. It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase talent and hard work and to experience performing on-stage in a comfortable, supportive environment. Recitals are open to all instruments and voice and all levels from beginner and up!

The cost is $25 per family entry. This fee will be added to a lesson invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions: Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more details!

Music Selection

Teachers will guide student in choosing their song. We ask you try to limit it to one song, with two as the maximum for students with shorter selections.

Teachers will communicate the song title + composer to us. 

Dates, Location & Times

Recitals will be held at WCU in the Swope Building’s Ware Family Recital Hall. The Swope Building is located at: 817 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382.

The Swope Building is the large (piano-shaped) building near the corner of High Street and Rosedale Ave beyond the E.O. Bull Center.

There is parking available in a large parking lot next to Swope.

Ware Hall has theater-style seating with no food/drink permitted.

Friday, May 19

Times:

5:30 p.m. (closed)

7:00 p.m.

We strive to keep all recitals under an hour. If participation is particularly high, an additional recital will be added midday Saturday.

Sign Up:

The $25 participation fee will be added to a future lesson invoice.

Please send any questions to: GreensleevesMusicMGMT@gmail.com. 

We look forward to finally seeing everyone and can’t wait for a wonderful set of recitals!

Recital jitters? Here are some tips for helping kids overcome stage fright.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the recital?

Recitals are usually 45 - 60 minutes. We try to cap each one at about 20 performers.

What happens during the recital?

Before the recital, everyone arrives, receives a program, and seats themselves. The room has elevated, theater-style seating. When it’s time to begin, Ben will introduce the first performer. They will go to the stage area, play their piece, and return to their seat. We will go in order of the program and students will be able to see when it will be their turn. We ask that everyone stay for the duration of the performance.

What about virtual students?

They are welcome to participate!

Can we warm up before the recital?

Yes. Students are welcome to arrive 10 - 20 minutes early and warm up on their instrument or on the piano.

Can family members attend?

Yes. The room has capacity for 120 people total. If you’re going to have 5 or more people in attendance, we ask that you give us a heads up.

What should performers wear and bring?

Performers can wear whatever feels comfortable to them. Many dress up, others keep it casual. All students should bring their sheet music. Some need to bring their instrument. There is a piano in the room and we will bring a mic for vocal performers if needed. Other instruments should be brought by the students (woodwinds, brass, strings). If you need an amplifier or drums, please let us know.

What if we cannot make it, or don’t feel ready?

We understand that not everyone can make it, but we encourage students to take the opportunity to perform if they can!

Those who are not able to attend are more than welcome to submit a video performance that we’ll share online!